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Sat, Jun 13, 2020
"WWII Weekend features a sprawling encampment of living historians, armor, and exhibits which are designed to capture the sights and sounds of a conflict which took place when the state of the world itself hung in the balance.
The weekend includes an armor parade, a simulated pitched battle between opposing forces—and intergenerational experiences that not only make history come alive, but remind us of the heroes in our own families.
In addition to American and Allied armor, a replica German Tiger tank and a Sturmgeschütz assault tank serve as a dramatic reminder that liberating Europe 75 years ago was never a given. Confronting these full-sized replicas are scores of military reenactors who replicate the tactics first employed on the battlefields of Europe.
World War II Encampment Weekend also challenges visiting youngsters to participate in drills and maneuvers while they learn about events that continue to shape their world. Numerous exhibits and displays provide them with a unique immersive experience, one of a kind in the New York metro area.
Armor Museum board member Michael Sapraicone states, “The Armor Museum offers a powerful presentation that evolves year to year that keeps alive the legacy of our nation’s military and the gift of freedom they have given us.”"
Museum of American Armor
